President Muhammadu Buhari has offered his deepest condolences to President Joe Biden, the government and people of the United States, on the passing of the former Secretary of State, Gen. Colin Powell.

Lawmakers representing Nigeria at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, have commended the sustained democratic rule in Nigeria, saying it is a pacesetter in the sub-region.

Gen. Colin Powell, the trailblasing son of the South Bronx who rose to the highest ranks of the U.S. military, died of complications from COVID-19 in spite of being fully vaccinated.

Ms Arlinda Chantre, Director General, General Directorate for Support to the Electoral Process (DGAPE) in Cape Verde, has told the ECOWAS long-term Observer Mission that the country was ready to conduct credible elections on Oct. 17.

The WHO and UNICEF on Monday announced in a joint statement that the Taliban leadership has agreed to allow the resumption of the door-to-door vaccination drive against polio across Afghanistan.

Gun violence is killing an increasing number of American children, from toddlers caught in crossfires to teenagers gunned down in turf wars and drug squabbles, the Associated Press has reported.

Chinese lawmakers are mulling over a draft law banning parents from placing excessive workload on their children.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, praised China as a highly reliable partner for Russia during his annual question and answer session at the Russian Energy Week forum on Thursday.